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DECEMBER 5, 1989
TO: CITY OF KENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION '
FROM: CAPT. D. BYERLY, KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
On 9-21-89 , this officer was notified that I was the subject of an
internal investigation. This investigation, IAC #89-073 , alleged
"censurable conduct" . Within this complaint it was determined that
Chief Rod Frederiksen, was the complaining party. On this same
date, 9-21-89, I was notified that the person conducting the
investigation into this matter was Chief Rod Frederiksen, and,
also, that the allegation had been "sustained" . A sustained
disposition means "the allegation is founded in fact and is
sustantiated by evidence reported" .
On September 28, 1989 I was notified of the disciplinary action
relevant to this allegation and sustained disposition. '
As a result of this allegation of "censurable conduct" (determined
to really mean dishonesty) , this officer has received a written
reprimand. As per Kent Police Department Policy and Procedure,
this disciplinary action has been appealed to Chief Frederiksen.
Because he is the complaining party, the investigator, the finder
of fact and the disciplinarian as well as the person that reviews
any appeal of his decision, my appeal has been denied.
Due to the fact that the alleged conduct never happened, I am now
officially requesting an appeal of Kent Police Department
allegation #89-073 to the City of Kent Civil Service Commission
as provided in Kent Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Rule IV;
hearings, investigation and complaints.
Copies of this allegation and all related communication are on file
with Chief Frederiksen as well as my office.
Thank you for your review of this important matter.